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    PlasmaCam DHC2 and design and control 3.11 Help

    Been running with an old eMachine and windows xp for almost two decades, and it finally took a crap. I’m wondering if I can use the same software on a new pc running windows ten or eleven, or if I’m going to be forced to buy new software as well as a new pc. Follow up, does anyone know if I can find an adapter for a parallel port to usb/hdmi or something more commonly found on new computers.

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    Re: PlasmaCam DHC2 and design and control 3.11 Help

    I don't have specific knowledge of PlasmaCam, but in general modern versions of Windows (64bit Windows) do not allow full control over the parallel port needed for CNC programs.

    I think you will be better off buying a used, functional PC running Windows XP.

    For example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/17616667472...3ABFBMyLP-grNj

    I have not done business with that particular Ebay vendor, but a review of his other items suggests he that offers multiple older PCs (more likely experienced at repair) and has a 100% feedback rating (I avoid vendors with feedback below 98% and look for 99% or better).

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    Re: PlasmaCam DHC2 and design and control 3.11 Help

    hi,
    is it possible to use 64 bit using Pci Xpress serial parallel card to be used with parallel card cnc mach3 board st-v2 ?

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    Re: PlasmaCam DHC2 and design and control 3.11 Help

    Attachment 501608

    specs:
    - 2 external RS-232 DB9 serial port.
    -1 external DB25 parallel port available.

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